Australian Icon — The Golden Guardian
A symbol of Australian identity, reimagined as a contemporary work of art.
In Australian Icon — The Golden Guardian, the kangaroo becomes a commanding presence, defined by angular geometry, expressive colour and a striking golden disc that lends the composition a sense of quiet grandeur.
Faceted planes intersect across the figure, revealing subtle shifts in colour and form. Deep forest greens, earthy ochres, burnt sienna and midnight navy are balanced by warm ivory and restrained accents of red. Behind the central figure, bold architectural shapes and diagonal lines establish rhythm, structure and visual tension.
The golden circle introduces a sense of timeless symbolism, elevating a familiar Australian subject beyond traditional wildlife representation. The result is a distinctive visual statement that brings together modernist geometry, contemporary Australian identity and a personal exploration of form.
Created for collectors drawn to bold composition and considered colour, this original painting offers a compelling focal point for a contemporary interior.
An original work by Australian contemporary artist Vasily Kulchenko.
A celebration of the Australian spirit, expressed through a contemporary artistic language.
- Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang
- 76cm (W) x 92cm (H) x 4cm (D)
- Signed: back
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You are highly recommended to measure your space prior to placing order. Below is a size guide for your information. All the product sizes are finish sizes. If you order a framed print, the size includes frame.
Fine Art Print on Canvas Or Paper
Museum quality giclee print, using latest Epson high end professional fine art reproduction printer and UltraChrome archival inks resulting in beautiful prints with rich and vivid colours. We use either 300 gsm premium canvas or 180 gsm matte archival art paper.
Shadow Box Floating Frame
Hanging wire pre-installed, arrive ready to hang.
Proudly hand framed in Melbourne.
We use 4.5 cm thick timber mouldings, made of sustainable hardwood.
To enhance the presentation, we utilize the gallery wrap technique, where approximately 1 cm of the canvas print is wrapped around the stretcher bars on each side, ensuring a seamless and polished finish.
A subtle 5 mm gap between the canvas and the frame creates a striking floating effect, giving the artwork a sense of depth and prominence.
The canvas is expertly stretched over a wooden stretcher bar and mounted within a shadow box floating frame.
Stretched Canvas
Proudly hand made in Melbourne.
Hanging wire pre-installed, arrive ready to hang.
We will remove any "white border" around the wall art, as the "white borders" are designed for framed artwork only.
Stretched and gallery or mirror wrapped around a 3cm wooden stretcher. No outside frames.
Framed Poster
Hanging wire pre-installed, arrive ready to hang.
Proudly hand framed in Melbourne.
We don't use traditional mat board. Some products come with "white border" effect, which is just unprinted area. We can custom make a print to add or remove the white border. You just need to leave an order note about it.
Topped with professional framing acrylic, not glass or perspex.
Small sizes posters (< 80x120cm or 100x100cm) are framed with 4 cm thick timber mouldings. The frontal measurement is 2cm. Bigger sizes posters (larger than 80x120cm or 100x100cm) are framed with 2 cm thick timber mouldings. The frontal measurement is 4cm.
Frames are made of sustainable hardwood.
Giclee printed on 180 gsm matte archival art paper using genuine Epson UltraChrome inks.
Frame Colour
The Oak frames are made of nature timber moulding, they may come with different tones, or have timber marks on them, while the Black and White frames have smooth colour.
Our Vintage Gold Frame is currently unavailable due to supply shortage. We expect them to be back late June or early July. The vintage gold framing is not a clean gold colour, it will come with natural imperfections, giving a vintage look.
All the wall art are available in Black/White/Oak frame colours.
